Pals Programs is located in Doylestown, PA. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Pals Programs employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pals Programs is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Pals Programs generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PALS CREATES INCLUSIVE CAMP EXPERIENCES FOR PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT DOWN SYNDROME. OUR VOLUNTEER-LED PROGRAMS CHANGE ATTITUDES, TRANSFORM LIVES, AND INSPIRE A WORLD OF BELONGING. FOR 7 DAYS AND 6 NIGHTS, PALS PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN UNIQUE ON-CAMPUS ACTIVITIES, EXPLORE THE LOCAL SIGHTS, AND EXPERIENCE LIFE ON A COLLEGE CAMPUS - ALL THE WHILE BUILDING TRANSFORMATIVE, LIFELONG FRIENDSHIPS AND LEARNING THE TRUE MEANING OF INCLUSION. PALS ALSO OFFERS A MODIFIED 5-DAY AND 4-NIGHT PROGRAM FOR PARTICIPANTS DURING THE OFF-SEASON AND FOR ADULTS 21+ DURING THE SUMMER. THESE PROGRAMS OFFER INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDEPENDENCE, CHOICE, AND AGE-SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PALS PROGRAMS IS PROUD TO HAVE PROVIDED IMMERSIVE SLEEP-AWAY CAMP EXPERIENCES FOR 464 YOUNG ADULTS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND OVER 640 VOLUNTEERS DURING THE 2022-2023 FISCAL YEAR. THERE WERE 18 PROGRAMS HELD ACROSS THE COUNTRY. EACH PARTICIPANT WITH DOWN SYNDROME WAS PAIRED ONE-ON-ONE WITH A VOLUNTEER PEER. TOGETHER THEY ENJOYED OFFSITE TRIPS AND ON-SITE PROGRAMMING. THE EXPERIENCES CREATED TRANSFORMATIVE FRIENDSHIPS AND CHANGED PERSPECTIVES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Timothy Shriver Board Chair (ended 6/23) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mara Smith Secretary (ended 6/23) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Soeren Palumbo Treasurer (ended 6/23) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joel Spenadel Treasurer (began 6/23) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Culotta Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sam Heller Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $28,371 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $686,955 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,100 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $715,326 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,131,323 |
| Investment income | $16,211 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,745 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,650 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,090,921 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $150,438 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $43,646 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,404 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $440,045 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,202 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,008 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,066 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $91,297 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,024 |
| Office expenses | $19,134 |
| Information technology | $21,055 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $289,002 |
| Travel | $150,952 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,715 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $15,655 |
| All other expenses | $57,767 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,791,283 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,194,664 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $365,680 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $57,279 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $75,300 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $13,753 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,012 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,712,688 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $143,289 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $143,289 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,512,119 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $57,280 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,712,688 |